Colorado · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Durango, CO
For those in Durango, Colorado seeking methadone treatment, a certified program is very close by. There is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles of Durango, located just 1.1 miles away. This exceptional proximity makes daily dosing visits and counseling appointments especially convenient for local residents. Not having to travel far can remove a common barrier to staying committed to a treatment plan.
Clinics by distance from Durango
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Durango city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Durango
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 1.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Denver Recovery Group
450 South Camino Del Rio, Suite 105
Durango, CO 81301- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 1.1 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Durango
- 19,071
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 13
What methadone treatment is
In practical terms, methadone gives people a daily foundation. Withdrawal symptoms and cravings subside, mental fog clears, and the constant search for opioids stops dominating the day. Research shows this stability supports better engagement with counseling, employment, and family life. Treatment centers in Durango offer methadone as one pathway toward that stability for residents of Colorado.
Your first visit
An intake appointment at a Colorado methadone clinic serves as the foundation for treatment. Staff document the patient's medical background, substance use history, and current health status. The visit also covers program expectations, including daily attendance during the early phase of treatment. Because methadone is regulated as a controlled medication, the first visit includes several required verification steps.
Paying for methadone in Colorado
Paying out of pocket for methadone treatment in Durango may be more manageable than you think. Some clinics use sliding-scale fees that adjust to income, and Colorado's Medicaid expansion has made coverage available to many adults who qualify. If you have insurance, verify that medication-assisted treatment is a covered benefit. Clinics can often guide you through the process of applying for assistance.
Take-home doses
Take-home eligibility depends on several factors a clinic reviews, including whether a patient attends regularly, avoids active substance use or serious behavioral problems, and has no recent diversion of medication. Whether doses can be safely transported and stored also matters. Clinics weigh these considerations against the risks before approving medication to take home.
Choosing a clinic
If you are comparing methadone programs, consider the full picture: medication dosing, counseling availability, staff credentials, and how the clinic handles questions or concerns. A program that communicates clearly is often easier to stay engaged with over the long term.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone compared
All three are FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. A clinician helps decide which fits.
| Medication | How it is taken | Where you get it | Daily clinic visits | Who prescribes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone | Liquid, tablet or dissolvable wafer by mouth, once a day | Only at a certified opioid treatment program | Usually yes at first; federal rules allow take-home doses from early in treatment at the clinic's discretion | The program's medical staff, under federal treatment program rules |
| Buprenorphine | Film or tablet under the tongue daily, or a weekly or monthly injection | A pharmacy with a prescription, a doctor's office, or a treatment program | Usually no | Any clinician whose DEA registration covers Schedule III medications |
| Naltrexone | Monthly injection (extended-release) or a daily tablet | Injection at a clinic or doctor's office; tablets from a pharmacy | No; you must be off opioids for 7 to 10 days before starting | Any licensed prescriber |
Treatment in Colorado
- certified programs listed in Colorado
- 45
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 93%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Commerce City, CO26 programs
- Golden, CO24 programs
- Lafayette, CO22 programs
- Louviers, CO20 programs
- Watkins, CO17 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Durango
How many methadone treatment programs are near Durango, CO?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Durango, CO; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Durango?
Denver Recovery Group is the closest listed clinic, 1.1 miles from Durango by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Durango accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Durango also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Durango itself?
Yes. At least one clinic shown has a listed address in Durango.